Creamy Corn Pasta with Charred Corn and Miso-Infused Sauce Recipe
Creamy Corn Pasta is a delightful recipe that celebrates the natural sweetness and flavor of fresh corn, transformed into a luscious, creamy sauce that perfectly coats your favorite pasta. Enhanced with garlic, miso paste, and optional vegan cheeses, this dish offers a comforting, dairy-free twist on classic Alfredo pasta, ideal for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz pasta of choice (fettucine or fusilli recommended)
Corn Sauce
- 4 cobs corn
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp miso paste
- ½ tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp chili crisp (optional)
- 2 tbsp vegan parmesan (optional)
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Prepare Corn Broth: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Slice kernels off 4 corn cobs and set kernels aside. Add the empty cobs to the boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes to create a flavorful corn broth.
- Sauté Corn Kernels: While broth simmers, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add corn kernels and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly charred, enhancing their sweetness and flavor.
- Add Seasonings: Add minced garlic, miso paste, salt, black pepper, and a few tablespoons of corn cob broth or water to the pan. Sauté for another 3 to 5 minutes until corn is tender and starts to brown.
- Blend Sauce: Let the sautéed corn mixture cool slightly, then transfer it to a high-speed blender. Add lemon juice and about 1 cup of corn cob broth. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more broth to reach a spoonable consistency like Alfredo sauce.
- Cook Pasta: Remove corn cobs from the pot and discard. Bring corn broth back to boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving some pasta water if needed.
- Combine and Serve: Return pasta to the pan over low heat. Pour in creamy corn sauce and stir to coat pasta evenly. Mix in chili crisp, vegan parmesan, and nutritional yeast if using. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the pasta with gluten-free or whole wheat varieties to suit dietary preferences.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of chili crisp or add red pepper flakes.
- Use a high-speed blender to ensure the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if it thickens too much upon mixing with pasta.
- Vegan parmesan and nutritional yeast add umami flavor but can be omitted for a simpler version.
